Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Cabin almost ready

Notice Wayne working, Adam telling me I'm #1 and Paul showing us he is Atlas, on the addition I forgot to mention that needed to be done to connect to new addition
Adam and me cutting off the peak of the old part, which I still have and do not know what to do with it yet?

The old connected to the new, an engineering Marvel by the Lenhoff gang, notice the chimney, I actually tried to start a fire that nite to take the chill off the cabin, only to realize we had no chimney, only burnt some plastic and allot of smoke. (Knuckle Head)


This is the doorway from the old part to the new part up stairs, it fits me just fine but if your over 6' 1" your going to have a headache, just ask Adam Lenhoff who hit his head three times 'My Bad'


Biggest icicle ever after 3 days of snow over 5'


downstairs with new baseboard, ready for carpet



This is the connection joint between old and new part downstairs, above it I had to put 3 15" micro lambs to support second floor.



This is a picture from second floor old part with new window and Roof which gave us more room in that area, when we got to that part in the construction, I mentioned what we where doing according to the plans and they said they didn't know about that, and I said I showed you the plans but forgot to tell them that this was a tear off and new roof, heck only took them a few extra hours 1 night, it was fun watching them in action when the work gets tough.




Happy Thanksgiving Everyone



I spent the last weekend up at the cabin and it snowed all 3 days, I was finishing all the trim about 1600 feet of it that I had to sand and stain. She is almost done. I had the generator running all 3 days to power my table saw and chop saw, also had to cover up when I went inside or they would get covered with snow. As I was cutting a few boards I heard something from above and took a few steps forwards and the snow off the roof, just missed me, I said missed me missed me now you have to kiss me Rita. I didn't get my kiss but have been blessed by so many friends who have helped me at the cabin or have encouraged me through their words. You all are invited to Rita's birthday celebration at the Finished cabin on 12/11/2009. 1st ones their gets their choice of beds and bedrooms, except for Adam who said if any ones in his bedroom he will open up a whole can of Whoop ass on them. We all started this new addition for Rita on 06/05/2008 and God willing I will have a final sign off on this Friday. Love Mike and Family













Video of peak being torn down and notice the Hugh mess.



2 comments:

mag and randy said...

Good Morning Mike,



1Maccabees 2:15-29 "Look to the heavens!" I just finished my study this a.m. and went to the blog, what a neat way to start my day and see that you've just posted something.

Mike, I'm so happy that your so focused and that all comes from faith. Rita had a womanly heart but faced her life with manly courage. You both helped me see and believe that.

One of your pitures was a picture taken out of window at the cabin, showing snow covered trees. That's it Mike, we need to keep the BIG picture in focus. You mean alot to us and we just want you to know that. The cabin brings all of us close to you and RIta. We will be with you on RIta's birthday in thought and prayers. Thank you for all that you are. Love Mag

Sheila said...

Your cabin is just beautiful, Mike, and I know Rita is there in spirit with you!

What a wonderful place to remember her!